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WorksheetsLegal Studies Human Rights
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an implied right?
a)
freedom of political communication
b)
freedom of religion
c)
trial by jury
2.
The right to a fair trial is found in...
a)
common law
b)
statute law
c)
the Constitution
3.
The right not to be discriminated against is found in...
a)
common law
b)
statute law
c)
the Constitution
4.
Which section of the Australian Consitution provides the right to freedom of religion?
a)
80
b)
116
c)
128
d)
109
5.
Which section of the Australian Constitution provides the right to trial by jury?
a)
80
b)
116
c)
51
d)
109
6.
In 2013, why did the HCA rule that the ACT government could not legislate to allow for same-sex marriage?
a)
Because s.51 gives the federal government exclusive power over marriage.
b)
Because s.109 says that if a federal law conflicts with a state law, the former prevails.
c)
Because the states don't have residual powers.
d)
Because most Australians didn't want same-sex marriage.
7.
How can judicial review help to protect human rights?
a)
The High Court can rule that common law is the most powerful law in Australia
b)
The High Court can rule that a piece of legislation is invalid under the Constitution
c)
The High Court can declare that under s.109 state law prevails over federal law.
8.
What is the historical significance of the UDHR?
a)
It started a new country
b)
It established new laws
c)
It abolished slavery around the world
d)
It attempted to get all countries looking at rights the same way
9.
Why was the UDHR written?
a)
As a result of the Holocaust and WWII
b)
As a result of the Civil War
c)
Because the League of Nations failed
d)
Because Eleanor Roosevelt was a powerful leader
10.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
a)
1918
b)
1948
c)
1978
d)
2008
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